The Last Story is a great way for the Wii to go out.

After so many mediocre sequels to the original Crash trilogy, it’s great to see Crash Bandicoot have a worthwhile game again. The difficulty may be hard, but it’s the type of difficulty that kept me trying. I never got truly frustrated at the game since the game gives you the option to play it like the original trilogy (with limited lives and restart level once all are gone) or with a new style (unlimited lives and continue from checkpoints). It’s only super hard if you try to 100% all stages, which is a good challenge for diehard players. Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time is every bit what a Crash sequel should be and is very comparable to the Naughty Dog installments.

With many modes of play and a variety of many other options, WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2008 defends its title as the most popular wrestling series on consoles very well.

An enjoyable combat system isn't enough to save what is otherwise a rather lackluster RPG.

All in all, if you're looking for some chaotic arcade shooting in the skies, Snoopy Flying Ace delivers a pretty good experience for an Xbox Live Arcade game.

You know what it's like when a band you like comes out with their first album in years and it's completely different than anything else they've done before? Guitar Hero Live is like that.

While it might not appeal to the strategy gamer who enjoys throwing masses of units into frenzied combat, it is an enjoyable change of pace from most other games in the genre and can also be enjoyed by those who like puzzle games.

Of all of the remixed Space Invaders games I've played over the past couple of years, Infinity Gene is probably my least favorite. Turning the game into a shmup was a pretty good idea, but the end result is a game that's a bit below average for the genre.

Beaterator is a surprisingly powerful music creation tool for mixmasters on the move.

An enjoyable game that manages to build far more atmosphere than most other games can even aspire to. If you’re looking for a bit of a creep-out and need a break from shooting Nazis and terrorists, then The Suffering is well worth your time.

A space simulation taken where no developer has gone before.

An excellent and enjoyable tactical combat game for those who don't enjoy base building or resource gathering.

The game's AI is quite good and provides strong competition at its higher levels. Four different difficulty settings should help players new to war gaming to get their feet wet, though.

In spite of the game’s assists, I wouldn’t recommend it for someone new to the genre. It will simply be too difficult and frustrating for anyone who doesn’t come into the game with some shmup skills on their resume. Shmup veterans will have a better go of things, but will find themselves challenged for the reasons that I’ve outlined. I wouldn’t call Natsuki Chronicles a “must play” for fans of the genre, but some will find the visuals and ship customization an interesting change of pace and will enjoy checking the game out.

If you’re a fan of splatterfest games where the blood and guts go flying all over the place when you kill enemies, this is a game for you. The overall mayhem is actually one of the best parts of the game. The game is simple and easy to play. The main flaws that I find with the game is its lack of story and the slowdown. The lack of story can be overlooked if you’re just in it for the gameplay though. If you like old school shooters, this is definitely one to check out.

Worth a look for first-timers, but no need to rush back to it if you've already played in on Vita.

UFC 5 really just doesn’t have enough enhancements to make the game a worthwhile purchase for most gamers. For a game that comes three years after its predecessor, I expected a lot more. I loaded up UFC 4 after playing UFC 5 and it really felt just about the same. The graphical downgrade in UFC 4 was noticeable once I saw fighters up close and especially in career mode cutscenes, but that is about the only thing that UFC 5 does better than UFC 4. The gameplay is still just as good as UFC 4, but UFC 5 is just too much of the same overall. Hardcore fans of this series will benefit the most from UFC 5, but I know hardcore fans wouldn’t even be reading this review – they already have the game and are happily playing it and could care less about what I have to say. For the rest of us though, UFC 5 just feels like a mediocre upgrade that isn’t really worth its asking price.

Sure, you'll spend some time watching in hope and fascination as your hero goes bouncing around the board, but you'll actually have some control over what happens thanks to the character skills. As an added bonus, everything comes wrapped in fun cartoon graphics and a sense of humor. If you enjoy arcade puzzlers, you'll definitely want to take Roundguard for a spin.

PlayStation gamers finally get their chance to be a tank jockey in this enjoyable free-to-play shooter.

More style than substance, but action game fans owe it to themselves to check out this stylish and atmospheric offering.

A sweeping, deep, and complex game best left to those who revel in sweeping, deep, and complex games.

The King of Fighters XV busts onto the scene with some great online play, improved visuals, and gameplay enhancements.

The controls are good but they do take getting use to especially when switching back and forth between the different Warriors. The good news is that it will not take long to get the hang of it and the new 360 controllers are very comfy and responsive.

Overall MotoGP 24 is a really good motorcycle racing game. I don’t know how it compares to the rest of the series, but I hear many other gamers commending it. Just like all racers, it has a learning curve, so you’ll be crashing a lot at the start, but once you get over that hurdle, the game is quite satisfying. It’s often hard to find a racer that controls just as good as it looks, but MotoGP 24 is definitely one of them.

Although it suffers from a few problems and annoyances, overall Divine Divinity is an expansive and quite enjoyable RPG.

Not a bad little version of Rock Band considering the fact that it doesn't come with anything resembling a fake instrument.

Not quite endless, but some gamers will have fun with it while it lasts.

One of the most thought-provoking stories you'll see in a horror game.

It is the first strategy game to really capture the feel of Star Wars, and is a must buy for anyone who is a fan of the classic trilogy.

You'll need to find creative ways to ways to solve the game's puzzles while it finds creative ways to frustrate you.

Walking Dead: Episode 1 - A New Day is a great opening chapter to the game and I can't wait to see what happens in the next episode. I'm also curious to see if it delivers on its promise that the choices that I've already made will affect the way the story unfolds from here. Even if the impact of these choices is minor, I won't be too disappointed. The game weaves one hell of a story and I want to see how it turns out.

If you've ever liked Naruto, fighting games or any kind of arena fighter, this should be next on your list. Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 is definitely the biggest, best Naruto game, and one of the best anime fighters I've ever played. Get this game.

Lost Planet is more about style than it is about substance.

The Knife of Dunwall is the kind of DLC a game like Dishonored deserves.

Overall Amnesia Collection is a fantastic collection of horror games that is a must have for horror fans, especially those that prefer terror raised through overall atmosphere rather than in-your-face scares. If you've played SOMA and enjoyed the overall gameplay in it, you'll most likely find something to enjoy in this collection as well since all of these games basically play the same.

The game’s battles muck up what otherwise would be an enjoyable and lighthearted economic and trading sim.

If you're into dreamy and surreal landscapes, then you'll be into Otogi 2.

Eternal Sonata is a great effort, but Chopin need not worry about his music being forgotten in favor of the memories of this game; by the time you finish, you might not even remember playing it yourself.

Those familiar with Westwood's prior strategy games will be very familiar with the game's controls.

Kirk Herbstreit and Lee Corso return to provide the play-by-play and color commentary for the game. They do an excellent and enthusiastic job and it really adds a lot to the game.

If you like your RPGs heavy on the action, Dark Alliance provides some great monster-kicking gameplay.

The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors is a solid enhancement to its original arcade counterpart and SNES port.

The Evil Within is easily the best survival horror game I have played in a long time.

Roaming free is just not exciting as it should be as there is not really anything to do outside of beating on the poor townsfolk.

The Genesis generation will appreciate this nostalgia trip, but that trip may result in a few favorite memories losing some of their luster.

X-Men fans rejoice! There’s finally a game worthy of your devotion.

Combine the impatience of others and the almost endless random item grind and I do not see a casual audience getting swept away in the Warhammer hype by this game. Even Warhammer fans should make note that just because you may know the lore of the series it won't grant you a wonderful team experience ... but it may grant you some street cred to get you by.

LEGO Batman 2 certainly delivers plenty of gameplay for your money.

So here's the deal: If you like sims and have the patience to let things run on their own for stretches of time, you'll probably enjoy Tropico. If you're a Tropico fan from the old days, expect more of the same except with prettier graphics and make your decision based on that. If you're the type of sim player that enjoys building large SimCity style metropolises, Tropico probably isn't for you as you won't be building any San Juans in the game. Lastly, for everyone else, the slow pace of the game and the time it takes to get a working economy will probably try your patience too much.

Anime fans who enjoy slower paced tactical games will love what’s got to be the cutest strategy RPG this side of Teddy Bear Junction.

Overall, Quarrel is an enjoyable game that word puzzle fans will really appreciate since such games are a rarity on XBLA. Add an extra layer of strategy from the Risk aspect of the game, and you have a great little game to play when you want to give your brain more of a workout than your reflexes.

As this is a classic adventure game, the story is a big part of the experience. As such, the pace will probably feel somewhat slow to those who've never played this type of game before. I wouldn't put the story on par with that of the original Monkey Island, but it's certainly better than average.

A supercharged expansion for sims seeking the spotlight. You've really got to want it though, as achieving superstar status takes quite a bit of work.

Strictly for the anime, console-style RPG crowd, but if you’re in that group you may find yourself having a good time.

The Puzzle Fighter mechanics work great, the cast of characters is awesome (even if I didn't know some of them) and there are plenty of modes and options to keep the game going. The infrequency of spark crystals hurts the fun as much as the burst moves help it, and in the end you have a pretty damn decent puzzler in Crystal Crisis.

Dicefolk is really all about the battles. If you’re looking for a full RPG experience, you’ll probably be disappointed. There’s not much to the story and very little world-building. However, strategy gamers are in for a treat. The unique battle mechanics provide for plenty of tactical depth, and there’s enough of a random element to keep you on your toes and make the battles more than just puzzles to be solved. The rogue-like elements and the randomness between runs work to keep things fresh. If you enjoy tactical games, but are a little burned-out on the turn-based RPG battle format, take Dicefolk out for a roll.

The game's story was captivating enough to keep me playing in spite of the lack of any real gameplay challenge.

A dream come true for Street Fighter Alpha fans.

Dead Rising 2: Case Zero gives Xbox 360 players a glimpse of what to expect from Dead Rising 2 and after playing it, Dead Rising 2 is looking really interesting so far!

Even though the gameplay elements may be a little light compared to most games, I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Until Dawn. The story kept me captivated and very few games succeed at creating such a creepy and unsettling atmosphere.

Midnight Club: LA Remix is geared more towards tuners than casual gamers.

If you don’t mind the fact that the game costs more than a book of crossword puzzles that you can pick up at a newsstand, you’ll find yourself enjoying this electronic version of the New York Times’ signature puzzle.

In spite of these shortcomings, I did have some fun with the game. It would have been a lot more fun, though, if there was more variety to the missions and there wasn’t so much frustration tied to them.

For players who appreciate atmosphere, exploration, and methodical pacing over constant action, Routine offers something distinct. It’s not a game that rushes you. It asks you to slow down, pay attention, and absorb its world.

Its simple qualities make it easy to pick up and play, but also hurt its long term charm. It won't appeal to all gamers, especially those who prefer action games., but many will find it a fun diversion when gaming on the go.

A unique multiplayer experience in spite of its flaws.

Vikings replace the pigs in this Angry Birds inspired tower defense mash-up.

Overall, Pinball FX2 VR delivers an enjoyable pinball experience. I can't really say that you absolutely have to upgrade to VR if you already play Zen Pinball 2 on the PS4, especially if you've invested in a lot of extra tables for the game. Conversely, it's one of the more enjoyable titles I've played on PSVR, so if you're looking to expand your VR game library it's definitely worth a look.

It plays a little shorter than Culture Shock and the puzzles are easier, but Situation Comedy is still chockfull of Sam and Max nutty goodness.

You can have some fun with it, but if you're looking for a challenging and engrossing open world game then you might be a bit disappointed.

The LEGO series has recaptured its magic.

A natural for online play.

Space Empires IV does an excellent job of providing the detail-happy player with an engrossing and engaging game.

There’s not a better golf game available on the PS2 and it comes recommended to anyone but the most ardent of golf-haters.

I can’t help but feel that the past couple of episodes could have used just a little more of that certain something to reach the next level. There’s plenty of momentum here though to leave me eagerly anticipating Season Two.

If you're tired of playing the same old game types that have been cloned to death on the App Store, though, it's certainly worth checking out based on novelty alone.

South of the Circle tells a compelling story, and the minimalistic animated art style and excellent voice-acting make it an absorbing experience. It’s easy to recommend to anyone interested in experiencing a story with themes not usually touched on in games, but if you want a lot of gaming in your games you’ll probably want to pass on this one.

Mirror's Edge can't quite bring all of its strengths together to produce an enjoyable game. It tries to take a big leap forward, but instead stumbles and falls.

The definition of survival horror genre today - grown more beautiful with age.

It's hard not to rave about one of the series' best episodes to date.

Shadowgrounds Survivor is one of those rare budget titles that actually is worth the money.

Prey is without question my favorite Native American versus alien invader game ever.

The game is most enjoyable for those who like sneaking up on enemy positions and sniping off the guards one by one.

A detailed trading sim for merchants, but too much budgeting and not enough buccaneering to recommend to pirate fans.

A true masterpiece of a game.

The intriguing setting and well-crafted story completely drew me into the game, and I enjoyed facing off against the secret weapons brought to life by the diabolical minds of Nazi scientists like robotic dogs, towering walkers, and cyborg mechs.

Heavenly Sword is an engaging game experience where, even if you don’t love the gameplay, you will enjoy a movie quality experience.

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 is the same Tiger from years past. If you don't already own a previous version then it's certainly worth a look. Those that already have a copy from the past few years would be better off passing until something dramatic happens to the series.

Greed Corp's unique mechanic of balancing the need for resources with the need to keep your empire from crumbling into oblivion makes it an interesting and engrossing little strategy game.

I found myself having fun with Super Mega Baseball 4. I liked how I could just jump in and play a short inning game when short on time, or set up a longer tournament when I wanted a little more baseball action than that. The online play works well, games are relatively quick so you can easily get a few games in without a major investment in time. And the adjustable challenge makes it fun for younger as well as older gamers, as well as those who only casually follow the sport and those who can reel off the stats for each of the legends in the game.

Anomaly: Warzone Earth is one of those games that features a small set of simple rules and controls that give way to a surprisingly deep strategy game.

DOOM left an amazingly good impression, and became my favorite shooter since... hmmm... Black or the Killzone trilogy? That sounds right; first-person shooters or games that are violent simply for violence's sake fell out of my favor in my 20s, so it is rare than one gets anything more than a passing "meh" from me. But DOOM is really something special. It's faster than 95% of the shooters I've played, and more intense than nearly all of them. The exploration, huge stages and mountains of collectibles and upgrades set it aside from the average "kill everything, move on" shooters, and the glory kills make dispatching bad guys as satisfying a treat as it's ever been in any other game before it. The in-game map is a huge pain and the multiplayer is a GB-hogging snoozefest, but those are literally the only downsides I see. Every adult Switch owner except for the most squeamish, should have DOOM in their cartridge slot or installed on their SD card. In a whirlwind year for the Switch and AAA releases, DOOM stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the big boys, and missing out on it would be a crime.

Totally packed with new features that Sims fans will love, and if you like animals, you'll absolutely love it. It is always great to see an expansion pack that adds so much life to a game - quite literally in the case of The Sims Unleashed.

Cozy Caravan is the kind of game that you can play when you just need to relax and unwind. There’s no pressure to quickly advance within the guild or to avoid bankruptcy. You can easily return to the game after a while and simply jump back in without having to worry about remembering anything about where you are in the story or what quests you left unfinished. If you’re looking for challenge you won’t really find much here, but sometimes you just need to chill and pick some fruit, right?

The King of Fighters XIV should be on every fighting game fan's list of games to try for this year because it has definitely improved in many ways since the last installment.

Arctic Edge captures the MotorStorm spirit in a great little portable racer.

PAC-MAN becomes an infinite runner and the result is both challenging and fun.

Intriguing game dealt a bad blow by underwhelming action gameplay.